News & Happenings from EOP

Resident architectural associate, Daniel Ware, worked on the Resonance House during his last semester at the University of Kentucky’s College of Design. Daniel acted as the site supervisor during construction.

Commenting on the effort to conserve materials during construction, Daniel Ware said, “We had a greater sense of what was going into the project, what was being purchased, and what was going out. The fun part was trying to use the materials to the greatest extent possible.” The result was a dramatic reduction in construction waste, a mere three tons compared to the standard 15 to 18 tons for a house of this size.

As the first LEED certified home in Kentucky, Resonance House makes a nice connection to the Commonwealth’s first LEED facility, Lincoln Hall at Berea College, renovated by EOP in 2004.

Read the full story at http://www.kentucky.com/151/story/489836.html

Other articles on Resonance House:

• http://news.uky.edu/news/display_article.php?artid=3788
• http://www.metropolismag.com/cda/story.php?artid=2695

(images courtesy of University of Kentucky News site)

Architect Andrew Moore was recently selected for Leadership Lexington, an educational opportunity that broadens participants’ perspectives and increases their understanding of community dynamics and public issues.

Hosted by Commerce Lexington, this program is dedicated to helping future leaders:

• Broaden their perspectives and understanding
• Meet local and state leaders
• Develop and expand network of contacts
• Visit local sites and facilities
• Gain exposure to current issues and developments
• Build friendships and working relationships with class members

After closing in 2004, UK recently reopened the Hillary J. Boone Center (previously known as the Hillary J. Boone Faculty Club). Also new is Executive Chef, Will Preston, previously at the Heirloom Restaurant, Dudley’s and The Coach House.

Read Herald Leader article

EOP led the redesign and renovation efforts of over 20,000 sq ft of meeting space including a main dining room that can seat over 300 people.

Congratulations to Phil Holoubek & everyone involved at Main and Rose, LLC for being awarded the 2008 New Construction Award by the Lexington Board of Architectural Review and the Historic Preservation Commission.

Main+Rose, located in Lexington, KY, is a downtown mixed-use urban infill development designed by EOP.

Jace Burris became a licensed/registered architect in the State of Kentucky on 4/1/08 (no joke). He brings over 15 years experience in the construction industry including residential, commercial, historic renovation, and furniture design/build work. Congratulations, Jace!

Helping EOP maintain it’s commitment to sustainability and green design leadership, Chris Phebus, AIA passed his LEED Accredited Professional test today.

Nationwide, more than 43,000 people have earned the credential since the Professional Accreditation program was launched in 2001 by the US Green Building Council. To pass the rigorous test, one must demonstrate a thorough understanding of green building practices and principles and the LEED Rating System.

Congratulations Chris!

EOP is very pleased to welcome Callie Perry on board. Callie graduated from the University of Missouri in 2006 with a B.S. in Architectural Studies with a Major in Interior Design.

Callie is currently working on the historic renovation of Berea College’s Boone Tavern.

The Louisville Courier-Journal recently interviewed EOP Partner Richard Polk for “Green is Growing,” an article focused on sustainable design in Kentucky. You can read the full article here.

With over four years of sustainable and LEED Certified projects under our belt, EOP Architects has more practical green design experience than anyone in the region. That experience results in a direct correlation to cost savings for the facility owner.

Richard Polk is a founding member of the Kentucky Chapter of the US Green Building Council (USGBC) and speaks frequently on sustainable design topics.

From Construction Digest…

The University of Kentucky (UK) campus in Lexington is buzzing with construction activity. The university’s $132-million Biological/Pharmaceutical Complex — a five-story, 300,000-square-foot academic and research building for the College of Pharmacy — is rapidly taking shape on the northwest corner of Limestone Street and Leader Avenue… read more

Designed in association with Ellenzweig Architecture/Planning, Cambridge, MA